Palmeiras vs Flamengo Prediction: Will Palmeiras take advantage of playing at home?

In the upcoming Brazil’s Serie A match, Palmeiras will host Flamengo at Allianz Arena Stadium, in São Paulo, Brazil. Palmeiras is currently in the 4th in Brazil’s Serie A, while Flamengo is one position above in 3rd. Palmeiras comes from a defeat playing as the away side, against São Paulo 1-0 in the playoffs of Copa do Brasil; And as the home side, Flamengo comes from a victory against Athletico 2-1.

PALMEIRAS

In Brazil’s Serie A, Palmeiras tries to get closer to Botafogo, 1st in the national league, although the club hasn’t won in the last 3 matches, with 2 defeats and 1 defeat. Against Flamengo, Palmeiras has a difficult match against a close opponent. Flamengo is one position above Palmeiras, with 2 points more. Palmeiras needs a victory to pass Flamengo on the table stands. Palmeiras played 40 games this season, with 25 victories, 10 draws, and 5 defeats. The team scored 77 goals and conceded 32.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR PALMEIRAS

Weverton, Mayke, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez, Vanderlan, Richard Ríos, Gabriel Menino, Naves, Luis Guilherme, Jhon Jhon, Endrick.

FLAMENGO

Flamengo is currently in 3rd position, 8 points behind Botafogo, and also tries to get closer to the leader of the national league. The team has won the two last matches in Brazil’s Serie A, against Santos and Fortaleza. In this match, Flamengo will have the attacker Luiz Araújo, that recently arrived at the club. He can debut against Palmeiras and probably get some minutes in the second half. Flamengo played 43 matches this season, with 25 victories, 6 draws, and 12 defeats. Flamengo scored 85 goals and conceded 49.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLAMENGO

Matheus Cunha, Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Thiago Maia, Arrascaeta, Gerson, Everton Ribeiro, Pedro.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Palmeiras and Flamengo have a great chance to be one of the best matches in Brazil’s Serie A this season. The positions on the table stand turn into an even greater game. Besides, they both are watching Botafogo increases the difference of points at the top. In this match, Palmeiras has the home factor in its favor and the willingness to return to win. It’s definitely an open game, and both of them can win. It’s a good call to bet on both teams to score.